Virus Encyclopedia

Moe.D

It carries out damaging actions on the affected computer.
It spreads
, via email.

Affected platforms:

Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Jan. 2, 2007

Detection updated on:

Jan. 2, 2007

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Brief Description

Moe.D is a virus that spreads to other computers by copying its code to other files or programs.

Moe.D uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Email: sending emails that include a copy of itself as an attachment. The computer is infected when the attachment is run.